tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38453328.post7437257952607248995..comments2023-06-23T04:31:28.869-05:00Comments on 2007 Alabama Crimson Tide: July articles of interest to Bama fansMike Wilhelmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02888600231453002522noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38453328.post-11468514767461341512007-07-31T14:50:00.000-05:002007-07-31T14:50:00.000-05:00Yeah, Kathy was really nice and bought me one last...Yeah, Kathy was really nice and bought me one last year that I wouldn't have normally bought for myself. That she got me one was great because she normally rolls her eyes at how much stuff I get. But it says, "It's not an attitude: We're THAT good!" Of course, we proceeded to go 6-7. That's why I don't get those! Like you said, I wear it around the house. Maybe to the grocery store if I'm just going in and out!Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071323958316695539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38453328.post-1843065948207059242007-07-31T12:46:00.000-05:002007-07-31T12:46:00.000-05:00Johnny, I agree with what you are saying...On merc...Johnny, I agree with what you are saying...<BR/><BR/>On merchandise...Same here...steady stream. I don't buy "Got Shula, Saban", etc., but my Mom bought me two saban shirts for my b'day. I'm more likely to wear those around the house and family.<BR/><BR/>Those "boosters" should get the death penalty (not literally!) But I am not concerned too much about the "secondary" violations. From what I have read these are common and happen multiple times at every school and are more a product of the NCAA's impossible to follow and confusing standards. Sure I would prefer that we never even get one of these, but that might be unrealistic to expect (from what i read).<BR/><BR/>My expectations are not too high either (7-9 wins seems reasonable to me). I will not be completely surprised if we are able to better than that, but I do not think it's reasonable to expect.Mike Wilhelmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888600231453002522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38453328.post-78668102756076173972007-07-31T11:54:00.000-05:002007-07-31T11:54:00.000-05:00Have to make another comment about the "Perfect Fi...Have to make another comment about the "Perfect Fit" article. Any Bama fan who's expecting 10 wins next year is almost loopy. I ain't saying it's impossible but it's highly unlikely. Saban is really worried about the D. He will whip them (maybe literally!) into shape in a couple of years but for now they will not dominate against the high-powered Os in the SEC like they have.Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071323958316695539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38453328.post-52841669206872258882007-07-31T11:35:00.000-05:002007-07-31T11:35:00.000-05:00Addressing a few of these:Self-reporting violation...Addressing a few of these:<BR/><BR/>Self-reporting violations -<BR/>Quoting myself from below: I find it unsettling that we're already "self-reporting" violations and Saban hasn't even coached a game yet. And overexcited boosters could kill us before we get started. I've probably said this before but I believe in the "death penalty" for boosters who cause trouble. Anyone who ever brings probation on the program should be banned for life from any Tide function, be it a ballgame, media day, golf tournament, gymnastics meet, bake sale, or tailgate party. The university should never accept another dime from them and if they are an alum they should have their diploma revoked. They shouldn't even be allowed to shop at Bama Fever, wear Alabama t-shirts in public, or have a UA license plate. If they love the program so much, how in the world can they do things that keep it from regaining its former glory?<BR/><BR/>Merchandise sales spike after Saban -<BR/>I don't think my merchandise purchases have spiked any. They've always been pretty steady. If I bought any more I'd have to take out financing. I bought some stuff last month but it wsn't tied to Saban. It's because I bought a new car. i think the fairweathers are the ones creating the spike. And the only coach-related merchandise I've ever bought has been Bryant stuff. I never bought a "Got Shula?" shirt nor will I ever get a "Saban Nation" one unless he's here for 15 years and has won multiple national titles. I don't even like shirts that brag about winning a specific game or that talk about how good we are. In recent history, it's proven premature to buy braggy shirts. I just keep it simple. Alabama. Crimson Tide. Roll Tide. University of Alabama. That's all I need to say.Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071323958316695539noreply@blogger.com